Everyone knows that used Hondas are reputed to be the most reliable of pre-owned vehicles. Hondas are well-built and durable, true, but how do you know if the one you’re looking at isn’t the rare lemon? It’s not easy to know, which is why Certified Used Honda Cars are suggested.
Hondas considered to be certified can only be sold by reputable dealerships in good standing with the manufacturer. To achieve this level, a pre-owned car must be thoroughly evaluated and pass a strict 150-point guideline.
To even qualify, there are strict minimums or maximums. For example, the car must be six years old or younger and have 80,000 miles or less. Any car seven years or older is ineligible. And any car with 81,000 miles or more is cast aside.
Factory-trained technicians evaluate all major systems on each vehicle. They also can recondition any Honda part not meeting strict standards. If the part cannot be sufficiently made for use, then a genuine part is used.
Next, a Honda dealer must run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report. At no cost to the buyer, this report is a documented history of the vehicle. It will reveal any incidents reported to the DMV. Such incidences include, but are not limited to, fire, salvage, flood damage, odometer malfunctions, and more.
Honda dealers keep these CARFAX reports and are available to any prospective customer. The report can also be accessed online in many cases.
The most comprehensive evaluation is the last test given. This is known as the 150-point inspection. It is a detailed evaluation of the vehicle’s appearance and working mechanics. But before this 150-point inspection, verified documentation and manuals must be looked at.
The manuals include the new car warranty manual and the owner’s manual. There is also the warranty booklet and a report on the history of the car’s title. Documentation would include a verifying of the radio code and a copy of the 150-point checklist, when completed.
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection is performed first. This checks the VIN plate, the VIN label on the door jamb, and any VIN recalls or repairs. Some items included on list of minimum replacements are air and oil filters, coolants, tires, and floor mats. Wiper blades, brake shoes, and brake pads are inspected and replaced. And all fluids are checked. The nearest scheduled maintenance is also performed.
There is a road test, of course. Does the vehicle start easily? Does it idle hot? Is there sufficient acceleration power? Does the vehicle drift or is it hard to steer? Those sounds you hear are normal, or are they a sign or some impending problem?
If the vehicle has been modified using parts or components unauthorized by Honda, they are replaced by authorized parts. Popular parts of a car to be modified include rims on the tires, the exhaust system, the transmission, and more. A thorough inspection of both the interior and exterior is undertaken.
If everything passes inspection, then the car is made available for sale. If some things fail inspection, they are refurbished or reconditioned. If something cannot be reconditioned, then the car will not pass the evaluation and will not be placed for sale. Thus, customers are assured that all Certified Used Honda Cars are reliable and dependable.
Your Toronto Honda dealership offers a diverse selection of high-quality vehicles, including trucks, SUVs, minivans, and commercial cars. Choose your dream automobile from both new and used Hondas to satisfy your driving needs.
